Cencora Inc. (COR)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$325.08
-0.67%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $63.59B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$205.95
-0.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 1360% more annual revenue ($325.78B vs $22.32B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs 0.5%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
COR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-43.9%
Fair Value
$254.20
Current Price
$325.08
$70.88 premium
Margin of Safety
+73.5%
Fair Value
$776.41
Current Price
$205.95
$570.46 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 134 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 29.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.2%
Trading at 33.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.1% and operating margin at 39.3%.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 0.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR profiles as a value stock while PNC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (73/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 31.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cencora Inc.
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR) delivers secure, reliable, high-performance data center, cloud access and interconnect solutions to a growing client ecosystem in eight key North American markets.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (stylized as PNC) is a bank holding company and financial services corporation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its banking subsidiary, PNC Bank, operates in 21 states and the District of Columbia with 2,296 branches and 9,051 ATMs. The company also provides financial services such as asset management, wealth management, estate planning, loan servicing, and information processing.
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